Without caring what Su Wan thought, Jiang Cheng checked out of the hotel with a clear conscience and drove straight to Xingchen Investment Company.
As for why he hadn't just used the [Close as Flesh and Bone] card on Su Wan a moment ago—
Haven't you heard what happened to Brother Qiangdong?
Even when both sides are willing it can still be a trap, let alone when you're forcing her into it.
Although, given Su Wan's favorability toward him, the odds of her pulling something like that were slim.
But if he wanted women right now he could have his pick; there was no need to take the risk.
Soon Jiang Cheng's car arrived at Xingchen Investment Company.
This time he hadn't notified Chen Xueer. After parking, he headed straight upstairs to the headquarters.
Seeing Jiang Cheng appear out of nowhere, the female employees immediately started gossiping again.
Especially the new Girls.
"Sister Zhao, why does everyone call him Chairman Jiang? Is he the company president?"
"Right, you're new so you don't know—Chairman Jiang hasn't shown up for ages. I've only seen him once myself."
"My God, he's so young—and so handsome."
"An Office Heart-throb, even hotter than the Idols on TV."
…
Passing Chen Xueer's office and finding it empty, Jiang Cheng went straight to his own.
Sitting behind the huge desk, he propped his legs right on it.
After all, aside from a few ornaments there wasn't a single document on the honorary Chairman's desk.
Even if he wanted to pretend to work, he couldn't.
He simply crossed his legs and idly scrolled through his phone.
A few minutes later he heard a knock.
"Come in."
"Good morning, Chairman Jiang. I've brewed you some tea."
Seeing it wasn't Chen Xueer, Jiang Cheng looked up in surprise.
The visitor turned out to be Luo Jia.
Watching the company mole make her move, Jiang Cheng arched an amused brow.
He said nothing, simply signaling with his eyes for her to set the cup on the desk.
Today Luo Jia wore a tight black V-neck dress.
Beneath her big wavy hair, two bewitching eyes smiled at him.
She seemed to know exactly what men liked.
Even while placing the cup she deliberately adjusted her angle, presenting her full, enticing rear to Jiang Cheng.
Looking at the thin fabric of her dress,
Jiang Cheng suddenly remembered a news item:
"I just stood up, tripped, and—oops—went straight in."
If she weren't a mole, he might not have been able to hold back.
Jiang Cheng pulled up Luo Jia's profile again.
[Name: Luo Jia]
[Age: 26]
[Height: 165 cm]
[Looks: 88]
[Figure: 94]
[Privacy: 5]
[Favorability: 55 (passer-by level)]
Only ten-odd days and her Privacy stat has risen by two points?
This woman isn't simple.
Seeing Jiang Cheng sit unmoved, Luo Jia's brows twitched.
She'd brought plenty of men to heel with this very posture.
He couldn't be that different from the rest.
Three seconds later her expression smoothed again. Turning with a radiant smile she said, "Chairman Jiang, please enjoy your tea. General Chen and Supervisor Zhao stepped out for a meeting and haven't returned."
Jiang Cheng nodded, eyeing the cup.
His Danger Perception Skill stayed silent—no warning—so the tea was safe.
He took a sip, then looked at her again, curious what she'd do next.
Lately she'd lain low; the Security Team's sweep of her calls had found nothing, so the investigation had stalled.
Without further contact she'd never slip, and Jiang Cheng couldn't identify the mastermind.
Might as well beat them at their own game.
With that thought he nodded. "A small investment—worth a try. I'll speak with General Chen later and have her approve the project."
The plan had succeeded so easily Luo Jia blinked, then delight flooded her mind.
She'd pitched the idea to Chen Xueer several times only to be shot down each time,
nearly forcing her to devise a new scheme.
Yet Jiang Cheng agreed at the first ask.
Men really do think with their lower heads.
It had gone smoother than expected; if she'd known, she'd have approached him sooner.
After a flirtatious wiggle she took her leave—
only their second meeting, and for safety's sake she'd play the long game.
Haste spoils the broth; too much eagerness might expose her.
Half an hour later Chen Xueer and Zhao Linger finally returned.
Watching the two sexy beauties in Office-cos Outfits walking toward him, Jiang Cheng felt his mood soar.